Gemini (May 21-June 20): Today is a 5 — Write down long-range goals today and tomorrow, with a budget to get there. Find ways to cut costs and share expenses. Wait to purchase a big-ticket item. Controversy arises, and requires you to think fast. Stand up for friends and ethics, while protecting your interests. Creativity peaks.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Today is a 5 — Organize your finances today and tomorrow. Keep cutting reckless spending this week. An argument breaks out, and it could draw you in. Ignore attempts to hook you. Remember what you stand for. Steady, slow persistence is a fine strategy… the tortoise just kept going to win.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today is a 5 — Actions could fall flat. Keep taking personal responsibility, and increase your power. Don’t waste your money. Partnership negotiations occur today and tomorrow. Add order and organization. A new theory at work doesn’t work. Be receptive to different ideas for surmounting obstacles. Work out solutions with a partner.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is a 6 — Keep the action moving forward at work, despite deviations and roadblocks today and tomorrow. Don’t try a new trick now. The details are important, so get involved. List obligations. Consider all options, and make a list of alternative routes. Climb higher for a better view.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Today is a 5 — You’ll have more time to relax over the next few days. Use it to learn new tricks and skills, and improve existing ones. Finish a big project. Costs are higher than expected, so consider simpler materials or design. Things fall together for you today and tomorrow.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today is a 5 — You’re in for a busy few days at home. Ask each person to clean his/her own mess. Discipline is required. Have people over instead of going out. Shop carefully. Get investment help from a penny-pincher. There’s not as much as you thought stored away. Keep an open mind.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today is a 5 — Don’t push yourself too hard. Decrease your obligations, expenditures, and deal with a critic graciously. Ask questions. Decline an expensive invitation. Stay home and catch up on a personal project. Rest with family and friends, or find a secret spot to soak in beauty.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today is a 6 — The next two days are good for making money and spending it. Keep to the budget, or risk breakdowns. Complete projects and clear your desk. Sync schedules. Extra work delays travel. Watch out for obstacles, delays and distractions. Try not to lose your temper.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Today is a 5 — Make the rounds. A confusing situation seems oppressive. Resist the temptation to meddle in someone else’s controversy. Work interferes with travel. Copy the itinerary, and reschedule. Retreat from the world today and tomorrow. Relax in hot water. That’s not too much to ask.